Mediterranean Diet Friendly Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm afternoon — bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the kind of clean, herbal flavor that actually makes you feel good. Green tea brewed at the right temperature stays smooth and grassy rather than bitter, and the fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that lingers in the best way. A touch of honey brings just enough sweetness to balance the mint without tipping into sugary territory. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher, chills quickly over ice, and is ready to pour in minutes. It fits naturally into a plant-forward, whole-ingredient approach to eating — every component here is real, recognizable, and genuinely good for you. A squeeze of lemon over the glass right before drinking brightens everything up and makes it feel almost like something you'd order at a nice café. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to 175°F (80°C) in a medium saucepan — just below a simmer, with small bubbles beginning to form at the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the tea bags and sliced ginger to the hot water. Steep for 3 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags. Do not steep longer, as the tea will turn bitter.
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